Support for traditional craftsmanship in the UNESCO World Heritage regions of Semmering

Climate change, progressive land consumption, vacancies in town centres, associated loss of attractiveness, migration attractiveness, emigration, a lack of young talent and a shortage of skilled labour; urban sprawl and the continuing urban sprawl and the ongoing construction of new single-family homes make a fundamental rethink of building practices unavoidable. The loss of fertile soils and fields jeopardises the supply of food to the population from within the country. These developments should not and must not continue in this form. In order to stop them and sustainable solutions, suitable specialists, experts, advice and information are needed. counselling and information. The population should be sensitised to the issue. For the World Heritage regions of Semmering-Rax (Lower Austria) and Semmering-Schneealpe (Styria), which are characterised by are characterised by high-quality, often heritage-protected building culture, the preservation and continuation of traditional traditional craftsmanship and the traditional know-how of traditional techniques are of strategic importance. Development, and further development of innovative production techniques as well as the establishment of commercial and and craft centres should promote the potential of regional value creation. Regional production in Regional production combined with supra-regional networking helps to preserve dying craft techniques. In addition to healthier and ecologically sustainable building practices, this also leads to the creation of new professions and jobs.